How to pronounce Dakar
Say it like dah-KAH-er. Dakar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH).
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US American/dɑˈkɑɚ/dah-KAH-er
UK British/dæˈkɑː/da-KAH
- dah
- KAH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dakar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Dakar
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: da-KAH.
What does Dakar mean?
proper noun
- The capital city of Senegal.
Where does Dakar come from?
Uncertain. Possibly from Wolof daqaar (“tamarind”).
Questions about saying Dakar
How do you pronounce Dakar?
Say dah-KAH-er. The American pronunciation is /dɑˈkɑɚ/. In British English it is /dæˈkɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Dakar?
Dakar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH). Broken into parts: dah · KAH · er.
Is Dakar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /dæˈkɑː/ (da-KAH).